The Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA), 2023 sets a new benchmark for data privacy in India. It applies to all organizations processing personal data digitally, whether in India or abroad, when dealing with individuals in India.
At DigiFortex, we help you navigate these requirements with end-to-end compliance, security, and governance solutions. Our CERT-In empanelled and ISO 27001:2022 certified team ensures your business is DPDPA-ready while building long-term digital trust.
Key Aspects of the DPDPA
- Scope – Applies to digital personal data processed within India or outside India if related to offering goods or services to individuals in India.
- Data Principals – Refers to individuals whose personal data is being collected or processed.
- Data Fiduciaries – Organizations (like yours) that collect, process, or manage personal data.
- Consent – Data Fiduciaries must obtain valid, informed, specific, and freely given consent from Data Principals before processing.
- Data Protection Board of India (DPB) – Regulatory authority for adjudicating complaints, enforcing provisions, and ensuring compliance.
- Significant Data Fiduciaries (SDFs) – Certain organizations may be designated as SDFs, requiring stricter obligations based on data volume, sensitivity, or national interest.
- Penalties – Non-compliance may result in fines up to ₹250 crores or 4% of global turnover.
- Implementation – Provisions are being rolled out in phases to establish a robust regulatory ecosystem.
- Data Protection Requirements – Provisions are being rolled out in phases to establish a robust regulatory ecosystem.
- Exclusions – The Act does not apply to personal/domestic data use or data already publicly available.
Our DPDPA Compliance Services
- 🔍 Gap Assessment & Readiness Audit
Assess your current practices against DPDPA requirements. - 📊 Data Mapping & Classification
Discover, map, and categorize personal data flows. - 📝 Privacy Policy & Consent Management
Create transparent, compliant policies and consent frameworks. - 🔐 Data Protection Safeguards
Implement encryption, monitoring, and breach notification systems. - 📌 Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
Set up roles such as Data Fiduciaries, DPOs, and compliance dashboards. - 🎓 Training & Awareness
Empower employees and leadership with DPDPA knowledge. - 🔄 Continuous Monitoring & Audit
Ensure ongoing compliance with periodic reviews and reporting.
Our DPDPA Compliance Services
At DigiFortex, we go beyond basic compliance. As a CERT-In empanelled and ISO 27001:2022 certified cybersecurity provider, we bring proven expertise in protecting sensitive data and ensuring regulatory alignment. Our team includes globally certified professionals with qualifications such as CIPP/E, DCPLA, and ISO 27001 Lead Auditor (LA), who have guided government bodies, Fortune 500 companies, and leading enterprises across BFSI, Pharma, Healthcare, Defence, Telecom, and Manufacturing.
By partnering with us, you don’t just meet the DPDPA requirements—you strengthen your data governance, build long-term trust with customers, and enhance your global reputation. From gap assessments and data mapping to policy design, implementation, training, and continuous monitoring, DigiFortex provides a holistic, end-to-end approach to compliance and resilience.
